“One thing I’m kind of obsessed with is the blotting out of the lip,” adds Duff. “I remember putting foundation on my lips to make them go away, which is an insane thought today. Now, people are over-lining, and want their lips to be big and juicy and stand out,...

I had one hesitation from the beginning: Is Prismatic+ enough as the only serum in my routine to address my concerns (again, early signs of aging)? When I asked Dobos for her opinion, she affirmed my skepticism: “This could be a nice supporting product in your skin-care routine, but I...

Swedish pop musician Zara Larsson is all about incorporating color, sparkle, and a healthy dash of ‘90s and early ’00s nostalgia into her looks, both onstage and off. If anyone has embraced the pop star-slash-Lisa Frank aesthetic, it's Larsson and makeup artist Sophia Sinot, whose close working partnership has brought...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat are common bronzer mistakes?“The most common mistake I see with bronzer is over-indulging,” says Grogan. It’s important to remember that bronzer is for adding warmth or sculpting— meaning you want to think of it as your icing, not the cake. “There is no need to apply bronzer...

Best Travel Case: Billie Travel CaseWhy we love it: If you can’t stand to part with your full-size razor, you’re not alone—and that means a good carrying case is a must. Billie’s Travel Case snaps over the head of the razor, keeping it dry, protected, and clean. It creates a...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy has PDRN become so popular in Korean skin care specifically?The rise of PDRN in Korean skin care is a natural extension of what K-beauty does best, which is "translating clinic-adjacent ingredients and procedures into consumer skin care,” says Dr. Yoo. And PDRN fits perfectly into Korea's long-standing...

Bits of information (and conspiracy theories) about Taylor Swift's tremendously anticipated wedding have been trickling in at a glacial pace. So when one of her best friends, Selena Gomez, posted an Instagram story from the back of a car heading to the rehearsal dinner on Thursday night, it was like...

In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special-effects makeup, and more are created. For this edition, Johnson interviewed makeup designer Jennifer Powell and hair designer Florencia Anahi, the duo behind Prime Video's much-anticipated...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat's the best texturizing spray?The best texturizing spray depends entirely on your hair type and the kind of look you’re after. However, those will all check a few key boxes: “A good texturing spray adds texture and grip to the hair without it being sticky. Hair should be...

Every FIFA World Cup, on a stage that over one billion watch, new heroes emerge. This year, all eyes have been on Cabo Verde (commonly anglicized as Cape Verde). The team, hailing from the archipelago off the coast of West Africa, has grown to represent the ultimate underdog. It’s not...